Development of Hinduism
Author: Prof.M.M.Ninan
Keywords: Hinduism; Christianity; Gnosticism; Isa; Purusha; Gita Philosophy; Dwaraka
Language: English
Collection: opensource
Description
This book traces the development of Hinduism from the ashes of Vedism. The various historical and religious forces which culminated into the present forms of Hinduism are traced. It traces how the various local religious traditions, Buddhism, Jainism, Tantric cults, Christianity, Gnosticism,Tribal Hero worship etc generated the modern hinduism. Krishna cult and the development of Vaishnavism, Saivism and Devi cults are dealt with.
Creative Commons license: Attribution 3.0 United States
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